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Posts with the tag Steelworkers

By Josh In Michigan - Oct 22nd, 2008 at 4:00 pm EDT

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Today's story comes from Tim in Saginaw, a steelworker who has been volunteering and doing everything possible for Barack. With the Steelworkers, he's been holding house parties for Barack to help create the change Michigan needs. Join people like Tim and volunteer for Barack in these last two weeks! Contact your local Campaign for Change office or call 1-888-MI-CHANGE and find out how you can get involved!

I have been a Steelworker for over 35 years and with retirement coming I worry about medical insurance more than anything at this time in my life. Barack Obama has a medical plan that will not only help future retirees but those retirees that are feeling the crunch of medical expenses today. I also feel with this plan he will help all businesses by lowering medical insurance premiums by offering insurance to all Americans.

Being a Union Activist my entire career I also find that Employee Free Choice Act co-sponsored by Senator Obama is what will bring union strength back and Barack Obama has pledged that he will sign it into law when he is elected President of the United States.

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The DNC

By Emily - Aug 28th, 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT

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So I've been watching the Democratic National Convention on C-Span every night, and I"m so happy to be a democrat. The speeches by Michelle, Hillary, and of course, VPCantidate Joe Biden. Last night was fabulous, and having Barack show up was phenomenal... I'm so glad he got the chance to see all of his delagates together, in one place, not to say that they won't be there tonight, but the intimacy of the Convention at the Pepsi Center is unlike anything. Sure, I'm not there, I don't really know that, but it's an atmosphere that can never be recreated, especially after just being nominated. and now, this night, the final night, is so exciting! I'm at a party at the Steelworkers local union hall, and we're having a "house party" they're welcoming us here... and it's so cool to be here, to be a part of this campaign... I'm signed up to do volunteer work, and I'm psyched.

More later, but this night is so amazing... I'm glad to share it with the entire country!

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Thanking the U.S. Steelworkers Union ! !

By Hope for Change - May 15th, 2008 at 4:48 pm EDT

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Hey, America, (and my friends in Portland, OR)

An amazing thing happened in Pittsburgh, PA this afternoon!

The United States Steelworkers Union has pledged their support of Senator Obama in the General Elections this Fall! Hey, people, this is one of the major national unions that has borne the impacts of a global economy and decisions made in Washington, DC that benefited the corporate directors. Many times, at the expense of rank and file workers within these unions.

Well, I did something that was TOTALLY out of character (well, out of my old, conservative, 'RED' character...)

I went down to the national headquarters of the Steelworkers Union here in downtown Pittsbugh, and I thanked the Executive Director of the union, his executive secretary, and I stood out on the steps of the union during my lunch hour to shake hands with EVERYBODY coming out of the building. As I was thanking them for their union's endorsement, I shared my experiences of being on the road with the campaign during events in Youngstown, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Wheeling, PA, and Muncie, IN.I let them know that their pledge of support means so much in this final stage of the campaign as we prepare for the November General Election. I conveyed in the simplest, most sincere method I know, that their vote for Senator Obama in November could change the world and help to right the wrongs of these past eight years of 'bush-league' partisanship.I hope that our brothers and sisters who are staying within the camp of other candidate can see that we have their interests at heart, as well. That collectively, we are all working towards a more productive America that has invested its time and money in its most important resource. . . her citizens and a plan for a brighter tomorrow.

We are SO LUCKY to be a part of this chrysalis. . . a metamorphosis of change.

YES, We Can!

-Lou

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John Edwards, Steelworkers endorse Obama/ continue to push voter registration!

By Keisha - May 15th, 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

Looks to me things are turning for the best and for the November general election. Obama is gaining endorsements everyday. No longer does he appear to be the underdog, but like many of us have always believe and continue to believe, he is the best candidate to run in the November general election.

It is really important for all of us to make sure those people who are not registered to vote yet, to get them out there and do so. Whereas we may have come a long way, there is still work to be done. Our young people especially need to make sure they are registered. Many states allow you to download the voter's application and mail it to your perspective counties. I have to say for myself this is the most I have ever gotten into politics and elections and I am excited.

Barack Obama for our next President...that is change we can believe in!

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